Budgeting

Income is up, frustration still exists, and healthcare reform is making a definite impact on physician practices. In a 2013 survey conducted by Medscape, doctors revealed the number of hours worked, changes to their practice, and satisfaction with their compensation and the practice of medicine. Take a look at this infographic for some highlights from the survey.

With the remaining provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) going into effect in less than a year, employers are trying to prepare for how the law will impact health plan enrollment and cost.

With recognition that "the path through accountable care is unknown," IDC Health Insights has launched a new Accountable Care Maturity Model, designed to help healthcare organizations gauge their own status and make strategic decisions for funding business and IT initiatives.

While Connecticut's 2014-2015 budget has yet to be finalized, hospitals and healthcare systems in the state are claiming that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's proposed cuts of more than $500 million in hospital funding over the next two years would be devastating.

The move to electronic health records could mean more money should be earmarked from general services budgets.

An early February bill introduced in the House by Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-Penn.) and Joe Heck, MD, (R-Nev.) has once again raised hopes that the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula payment model for Medicare can finally be repealed.

When the 2013 International CES opened this past January in Las Vegas, the usual high-tech toys and gadget geeks were in attendance. But tucked into that crowd was a newer market, one that could someday compete with the latest in high-definition TV or souped-up cars for prominence: the healthcare consumer.

A bill introduced in the House this week by Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-Penn.) and Joe Heck, MD, (R-Nev.) has once again raised hopes that the sustainable growth rate formula (SGR) payment model for Medicare can finally be repealed.

A study recently released by insurance specialist firm The Hartford reveals that small businesses continue to succeed despite challenging economic conditions. In this video, Ray Sprague, senior vice president for The Hartford's small commercial insurance segment, shares key takeaways from the study and discusses strategies that small medical practices can implement to protect their business.

Budgeting for the ICD-10 transition will be trickier than you think. You need to set aside funds for more than software and equipment upgrades.